In order to create interest in science courses , a “Basic science lab- One day demonstration of experiments to high school students.” event was conducted at Canara college on July 29, 2015. 80 students from various high schools of Mangalore had attended the programme along with their teachers.
The programme started with a inaugural ceremony in seminar hall by the chief guest Dr. Usha KM, H.O.D of chemistry , University college, Mangalore , Dr. K.V Malini , Principal Canara college, Mangalore and the Convenors Mrs.Sandhya B and Mrs. Roopashri KP were present during the inauguration. The chief guest of function delivered a speech about importance of science in students life. The chief guest stressed on the point in educating the school children as to how to bring in the awareness of studying science. The Presidential address was given by our Principal Dr. K.V Malini .
The experimental demonstration started at 10 am after the inaugural function. The students were divided into 4 groups and were sent to Physics, Chemistry ,Botany , Zoology labs one by one in a cyclic order to know and learn the experiments. The students of III B.Sc & Members of science association were involved in demonstration of experiments. The students visited 2 labs in the morning and 2 labs after the lunch break. About 10-12 experiments were set up in each laboratory. Power Point Presentations were made on various interesting topics. The programme ended by 4pm. The feedback forms were given to the students to know their opinion. As per the opinion of students, it was a successful effort in creating interest among students.
Report by:
Mrs. Sandhya.B
